Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.